Introduction: The focus of this project is to help students gain an understanding of the Roman lifestyle—what did they wear, eat, and do for fun? Where did they live, work, and relax? What were the common customs and traditions, religious beliefs, and culture like? Students will participate in activities that will teach them about various aspects of Roman life.
Introduction:
The focus of this project is to help students gain an understanding of the Roman lifestyle—what did they wear, eat, and do for fun? Where did they live, work, and relax? What were the common customs and traditions, religious beliefs, and culture like? Students will participate in activities that will teach them about various aspects of Roman life.
Website Resources:
Life in Roman Times: www.pbs.org/empires/romans/empire/life.html
This is the main website you will use and navigate on pbs.org.
Additional websites:
www.roman-empire.net/society/society.html
Roman Society, Roman Life; scroll down thru the topics to find info for your group
http://www.helium.com/items/1268268-marriage-customs-of-ancient-rome
Marriage customs, family life
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/familyanddailylife/p/RomanFamily.htm
About.com site with info on family life
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/nettsch/time/rlife.html
Elementary website with info on education, Roman numerals, & family life
http://www.crystalinks.com/romefamily.html
Family & marriage source
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/ancient_rome/facts.htm
Check out the links on the left side of the page with links to assignment topics
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/
Check out leisure, family & children, and religion among others
http://www.crystalinks.com/romeducation.html
Education